Independent Learner: Metacognitive Exercises to Help K-12 Students Focus, Self-Regulate, and Persevere (Teacher's Guide to Implementing Research-Based Teaching Strategies for Self-Regulated Learning)

Teach students how to self-regulate with research-affirmed, teacher-tested strategies. Perfect for teachers in any grade level or content area, this book will give you the tools you need to equip students with metacognitive skills and the ability to take ownership of their learning. Support students as they learn how to build intrinsic motivation, emotional literacy, and problem solving skills--all essential for future success.

K-12 teachers will use this problem solving model to:

• Learn the benefits and components of self-regulated learning
• Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by providing authentic, challenging learning experiences
• Discover numerous research-based strategies and activities that can be used across grade levels and subject areas
• Create an engaging classroom culture that promotes student agency in education
• Receive reproducible tools and educational templates you can use to maximize student learning

Contents:
Introduction: Why It's Important to Develop Self-Regulated Learners
Chapter 1: Metacognition
Chapter 2: Mindsets and Motivation
Chapter 3: Emotional Regulation and Behavior
Chapter 4: Planning, Prioritizing, Organizing, and Time Management
Chapter 5: Remembering, Understanding, and Applying
Chapter 6: Critical Analysis, Evaluation, and Creative Thinking
Conclusion
References and Resources
Index